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Most abundant organelles of the cell are

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Mitochondria
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Plastids
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Ribosomes
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Microbodies
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Solution

The correct option is C Ribosomes
  • Ribosomes are known as protein factories because they are the main site of protein synthesis.
  • They are composed of ribonucleic acids and proteins.
  • It is the smallest and most abundantly found cellular organelle.
  • They are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria and membrane of rough endoplasmic reticulum which helps in protein synthesis.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Ribosomes'.

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